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| About: | Jamaica House at The Fan is a very small and cosy place that boasts of serving authentic Jamaican food. The menu includes delicious traditional dishes like curry goat, jerk chicken, oxtail stew and fried dumplings! Alternately, one can opt to take-out some freshly baked Jamaican patties and other baked goodies. The owner and chef, Carena Ives, has managed to package authentic Caribbean food at modest prices. Ives has also opened another restaurant, Carena's Jamaican Grille . |
| Hours: | Mo to Sa from 11:00am to 08:00pm |
| Categories: | Caribbean Restaurants, Restaurants |
| Payment: | MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, Diners Club |
| Cuisine: | Caribbean |
| Ambiance: | Casual |
| Feature: | Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | None |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: (804) 358-5648 |
The best food in Richmond is in this tight little space!
The place is always packed so you know the food is good. I eat here at least once a week, but have pretty much settled for the oxtails with extra gravy every time. Order a lunch to go...you seem to get more if you order out, plus the seating is limited and there is only 1 waiter to serve. This place has been consistent for years-- the staff can work the line leaving me just enough time to check my blackberry.
The owner, Carina, just opened up a more upscale place on southside with similar selections. I was one of their first customers. Seasoning was still on point and service was fantastic! This new place is a great option for dinner.
Nothing can Compare: Jamaica House is 1 of 2 of the best jamaican resturant in town. My family is from NY and everyone knows how good the food is uptown. The food and service is remarkable nothing like it anywhere else. Keep up the good work.
ALWAYS busy - 3.5: It doesn't matter what time you go to Jamaica House, it's ALWAYS busy. They do a pretty good job of accommodating the amount of traffic by taking orders, filling them, and cashing out pretty quickly, but the order area is too small and the number of dine-in tables too few to really accommodate adequately. The food is consistent. It's always good, but it doesn't blow me away. Their clientele are loyal and they do a good business. If you're in a hurry, don't go. But if you want decent Jamaican, go. You can even get cowfoot!